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Predators
Neotropical otter
Neotropical otter · Lontra longicaudis
The Neotropical otter glides skilfully through the water and leaves fascinating tracks along untouched riverbanks.
Fact file
- Size
- Body up to 70 cm, tail up to 60 cm, weight around 5 to 15 kg
- Males and females
- Males and females hardly distinguishable in appearance
- Sounds
- Hissing, squeaking or whistling sounds when agitated or for communication
- Diet
- Fish, crabs, amphibians and occasionally small mammals
- Offspring
- Usually two to three young after a gestation period of around two months, birth possible all year round
How to identify Neotropical otter
The Neotropical otter has a dense, close-lying, water-repellent coat in shades of brown. On the underside the fur is lighter, often cream-coloured to light grey.
With a body length of up to 70 cm and a muscular, long tail, the Neotropical otter appears streamlined. Characteristic features are its head and snout, short legs with webbed feet and small, rounded ears. It is not to be confused with the larger giant otter, which has noticeably broader nostrils and a shorter tail.
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